Evening news wrap: MEA says India and China ‘partners, not rivals’; US journalist calls tariffs on India ‘disrespectful’ & more | India News

PM Modi and Xi agreed that India and China are “partners, not rivals” and stressed peaceful ties to boost trade and stability. Meanwhile, American journalist Rick Sanchez criticised Trump’s 25% tariffs on India’s Russian oil trade, calling the policy “disrespectful and ignorant.“India, China vow to deepen partnership amid global trade tensionsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed that India and China are “development partners, not rivals” during talks on Sunday. The leaders said that differences should not turn into disputes and stressed the importance of peace at the border. PM Modi also invited Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit in India. US tariffs on India ‘disrespectful’, says American journalist Rick SanchezAmerican journalist Rick Sanchez slammed US President Donald Trump’s additional 25% tariffs on India’s oil trade with Russia, calling them “disrespectful and ignorant”. He said the US was treating India like a “schoolchild” despite its strength and independence. He also praised India for standing firm on its energy choices despite global pressure. Read full storyPakistan battles worst floods in Punjab province’s historyPakistan’s Punjab province is facing its worst floods, with officials confirming 33 deaths and over 700,000 people displaced. Authorities said the overflowing Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi rivers have submerged 2,200 villages, affecting nearly two million people. Punjab is home to 150 million people and a key wheat-producing area, risks severe food shortages if crop losses continue. Teen girl shot dead by boyfriend in Krishnanagar, accused on runA 19-year-old girl, Isha Mallik, was shot dead by her boyfriend in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, on Monday afternoon, in front of her family members. Police said that she had tried to end the relationship, leading to the attack at her home. She was rushed to hospital but declared dead. The accused, Debraj Singha, fled the scene and is currently absconding. Read full storyRussia downs 112 drones as Ukraine faces fresh wave of strikesRussia claimed to have destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones in the last 24 hours, targeting port infrastructure used for military purposes. The strikes follow a deadly missile attack in Kyiv last week that killed 21 people, including children. Ukraine’s Air Force reported nearly 600 drones which damaged more than 30 sites in Kyiv. Read full story